published Saturday, March 1st, 2008

Police seize contraband, guns

Staff Report

Chattanooga, Hamilton County, state and federal law enforcement agencies concentrated enforcement efforts in East Chattanooga and the Highway 58 area, according to Chattanooga Police Department spokeswoman Sgt. Jerri Weary.

Activities such as a prostitution sting, arrest warrant executions, narcotics search warrants, narcotics interdictions, traffic enforcements, a sobriety check point and various directed patrols resulted in 14 felony arrests, 42 misdemeanor arrests, 34 warrants served and 259 moving violations being issued, she said.

Authorities seized five firearms, $16,000 of illegal drugs, $1,402 cash and one vehicle valued at $5,000, the sergeant said.

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